By Chidinma Nwaoji
NBTE Grants Full Accreditation, Approves New Programmes at Kwara Polytechnic
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has fully accredited all programmes recently presented by Kwara State Polytechnic, following a successful accreditation and resource assessment exercise conducted by the Board.
In addition, the Polytechnic has received NBTE’s approval to launch several new National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes, starting from the 2025/2026 academic session.
A statement issued on Monday by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Halima Garba, revealed that the Board’s official communication—signed by Dr. Fatima Umar, Director of Polytechnic and Allied Programmes—outlined the introduction of new courses including ND in Medical Imaging, Health Information Management, Industrial and Labour Relations, Law, and Chemical Engineering Technology.
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The Polytechnic also got the green light to commence HND programmes in Agribusiness Technology, Crop Production Technology, Mechatronics Engineering, Journalism and Media Studies, Tourism Management Technology, and Urban and Regional Planning, among others.
During the NBTE’s recent visit to the campus, Dr. Umar expressed satisfaction with the school’s infrastructure and academic content. She commended the management under Rector Abdul-Jimoh Mohammed for its forward-thinking leadership and stressed the significance of the new courses in meeting both educational needs and workforce demands.
Rector Abdul Jimoh Mohammed
She also encouraged the institution to continue expanding its curriculum to accommodate the increasing number of applicants seeking quality technical and vocational education.
In his response, Rector Mohammed expressed appreciation to the NBTE team for their thorough evaluation and helpful recommendations. He reaffirmed the school’s commitment to continuous improvement and upholding high academic standards.
Several staff members of the Polytechnic praised the school’s leadership for achieving this milestone. They believe the new approvals will spur innovation and strengthen the institution’s role in advancing technical education across Nigeria.
